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AFCON tickets prices slashed after local fans backlash

The African Cup of Nations’ organising committee on Wednesday reduced ticket prices after a backlash from Egyptian football fans last month over exorbitant costs. Tickets for the Egyptian national team’s matches in the summer tournament, which will take place in the country, were initially priced at 200 pounds (about $12, around €10) for the cheapest admission and graduated up to ...

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Bolton Set up Food Bank for Staff Wages

Bolton Wanderers have set up an emergency food bank with donations from local businesses to help out staff who have not been paid. During a turbulent year for the club on and off the field, non-playing employees have not been paid for April. The Trotters, who were relegated to League One this season, became the first club to enter administration ...

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Mourinho has his say on Man Utd problems: The players, the organisation & the ambition

The Red Devils stuttered after an initially impressive spell under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the Portuguese thinks there are still issues at the club Jose Mourinho says his struggles at Manchester United were down to the “players, organisation and ambition” of the club as he denied suggestions Paul Pogba was to blame for his sacking. The Portuguese coach was sacked ...

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‘He’s won what? Which trophy?’ – Mourinho aims dig at Pochettino & Klopp ahead of Champions League final

The Argentine has earned respect for the progress Tottenham have made but his former Manchester United rival feels he should have won a trophy Jose Mourinho has called out Mauricio Pochettino for his lack of silverware, even though he says he admires the Tottenham manager. The Argentine boss has not won any trophies with the three clubs he has coached, ...

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: 504 players to compete for honours

FIFA says the final squad list of players for the 2019 FIFA Under-20 World Cup is complete with eight days before the kick-off. A statement issued by the FIFA Media Office said that 504 players would be representing the 24 teams to follow in the footsteps of global stars like Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba who were first ...

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Manchester United confirm coaching staff

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Michael Carrick, Kieran McKenna and Mark Dempsey will be staying on as part of his coaching staff at the club next season. Former player Carrick joined the coaching staff after retirement while McKenna from the U18s. “They are all going to stay. I think that’s important, that we keep that team ...

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Get involved in organization, administration of sports…Sports Minister appeals to traditional leaders

Mr. Isaac Asiamah, the Minister of Youth and Sports has called on traditional leaders in the country to take active roles in the sporting industry. He said this would improve community involvement and attention to certain sporting disciplines that traditional leaders will take up, adding that, this would o ensure proper development of sports in the country. “I humbly request ...

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